第12回国際美術評論賞

The 12th International Awards for Art Criticism (IAAC 12) is an annual prize that encourages independent critical coverage of contemporary art. Open to candidates worldwide, the call invites writers in Chinese or English to submit a review of 1,500 English words or 2,500 Chinese characters on any contemporary art exhibition held between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026, whether in person or online. Submissions must be original and unpublished. The award is jointly organized by the IAAC Organising Committee, the School of Philosophy at Fudan University, Shanghai Zhangyuan Art Museum, the Royal College of Art in London, the Edinburgh College of Art, and the International Association of Art Critics (AICA). The First Prize offers a cash award of 10,000 EUR (pre‑tax) or the RMB equivalent, while three Second Prizes award 3,500 EUR each (pre‑tax) or the RMB equivalent. Applications are submitted online via the IAAC portal. The deadline for submissions is 14 September 2026.

Cash award of 10,000 EUR (pre‑tax) or RMB equivalent for the First Prize; 3,500 EUR (pre‑tax) or RMB equivalent for each of the three Second Prizes.

candidates from anywhere in the world writing in Chinese or English about any contemporary art exhibition held anywhere in the world or on-line between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025